African foldback tortoise species profile

African foldback Introduction to tortoise species
African fold-back tortoise (confirmed introduction)

African fold-back tortoise The tortoise is one of the most precious species of tortoises. It lives on the African continent, where the rainy season and the dry season are distinct. Therefore, the tortoises living here can tolerate high temperatures and humidity, and can also endure droughts for up to half a year.

The genus Foldback is divided into six species, all of which live on the African continent. The common characteristic of the original genus is that they are related to the back half of the carapace. Sections may be reduced. It is very special for all turtles. Among the fold-backed turtles, the bell-patterned tortoise is the most widely dispersed and has the largest number. It is considered the representative turtle species of the fold-backed turtle.

Chinese name:African fold-back tortoise

Other names:African tortoise, saw-toothed fold-back tortoise, rainforest fold-back tortoise

Two names:Kinixys erosa

English name:Forest HingebackTortoise

Boundary:< /strong>Animal Kingdom

Phylum:Chordata

< strong>Class:Creeper

Order:Turtles

Family: Tortoiseidae

Species:African fold-backed tortoise

Dispersed areas:Guinea, Liberia, Sangeria, Chad, Cameroon, Congo and the Central African Republic

Customs: The habitat of the African fold-backed tortoise has an equatorial rainforest climate, which is humid and warm all year round. Due to the height of the habitat, the annual average temperature is moderate. Between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius, the only seasons with clearer habitat ranges are the rainy season and the dry season. The 7-month rainy season lasts from May to November.

Body size: The nail length is 16~32 cm.

Growth method: Oviparous. Wild African folded tortoises may spawn all year round, and the yield is about 5 to 8 depending on the body size. The hatching conditions are that the temperature can be set at about 30.5 degrees Celsius, and the humidity is about 90%, and the number of hatching days is between 130 and 160.

Food habits:Omnivore. Commonly eaten plants include insects, bananas, leafy vegetables, carrions, mushrooms, snails, tomatoes and a variety of fruits and melons.


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